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Kellye Garrett @kellyekell.bsky.social · 16d

Yay! #BlackBookBash is this weekend. I'll be taking part in the Don't Go In There! crime fiction track talking all things suspense with the @wandamowrites.bsky.social & Sierra Tribble on Friday at 11.

If you're in the Jacksonville area, definitely consider coming: iamcaseyrkelley.com/pages/b3-home

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Kellye Garrett @kellyekell.bsky.social · 16d

looking forward to seeing you in person!

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Kellye Garrett @kellyekell.bsky.social · 18d

I'll be there representing with my fellow crime fiction ladies!

Author DL White @booksbydlwhite.com · 27d

Will I see you at Black Book Bash?

This isn’t just a book festival — it’s where Black storytelling, culture, and community link up like they’ve known each other forever. If you’ve ever felt overlooked or underrepresented at the big-name festivals, this is your place!

#blackBooksky

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Jo Conklin Author @joconklin.com · 18d

After insisting on being the sole corporate sponsor for the 3 day Black Book Bash literary festival in Jacksonville, FL, Publix yanked all support only *one week* before the event, citing the “volatile climate” as their reason 🤬

You can show support/donate @

iamcaseyrkelley.com/pages/b3-home

Black Book Bash Home

Welcome to Black Book Bash 2025! This is the official homepage for the B3 Festival.

iamcaseyrkelley.com

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🔥The Quirky Pastor🔥 @quirkypastor.bsky.social · 18d

Publix offered to be the exclusive sponsor of the black book bash in Jacksonville. On Monday they rescinded that offer. Y’all, if that ain’t sabotage, i don’t know what is. You can support the Black Book Bash here iamcaseyrkelley.com/products/sup...

Support Black Book Bash

Help us amplify Black voices, empower indie authors, and bring the culture to the page and the stage. Your donation directly supports Black Book Bash — a 3-day literary experience centering Black read...

iamcaseyrkelley.com

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Olivia Gaines, Author @ogaines.com · Sep 10

Amazing talent.

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Kellye Garrett @kellyekell.bsky.social · Sep 11

I didn't win but thank you!

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Cindy Fazzi @cindyfazzi.bsky.social · Sep 8

My second time at #Bouchercon, but my first time in #NewOrleans. Had a great time! @deliapitts50.bsky.social @yasminangoe.bsky.social @kellyekell.bsky.social #writingcommunity

Author Cindy Fazzi at a panel discussion.

Authors Delia Pitts, Cindy Fazzi, Kellye Garrett & Yasmin Angoe

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Kellye Garrett @kellyekell.bsky.social · Aug 21

My most important pro tip about surviving publishing: Have a sense of humor.

It has been instrumental in me surviving nine years, four books, two publishers...and still wanting to do this crap.

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Kellye Garrett @kellyekell.bsky.social · Aug 18

Is that the same as the Rose reading room? It's absolutely gorgeous but freezing. Next time I'm bringing a sweatshirt.

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Kellye Garrett @kellyekell.bsky.social · Aug 18

Started a scary but exciting new journey last week where I am betting on myself and writing full time for six months. Still trying to figure the work schedule out (thanks @vmburnsbooks.bsky.social for the hand holding) but this is today’s office.

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SACosby @blacktopkid.bsky.social · Aug 13

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Kellye Garrett @kellyekell.bsky.social · Aug 5

thank you!!!!!! i also love that my book made it to bulgaria and serbia!

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SACosby @blacktopkid.bsky.social · Aug 4

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Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù To Lead Netflix Series ‘All The Sinners Bleed’

Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù To Lead Netflix Limited Series 'All The Sinners Bleed'

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Frank Figliuzzi @frankfigliuzzi.bsky.social · Jul 29

The NYPD officer killed by the active shooter was an immigrant from Bangladesh. He had 2 kids and a 3rd on the way. The US State Dept travel advisory for Bangladesh is level 3; “Reconsider Travel” for violence, crime and terrorism. He died here, for us, shot with a Colt M4 rifle. Think about that.

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Read Indie Fantasy.com @blog.readindiefantasy.com · Jul 28

July is Disability Pride Month, and we didn't want to end the month without celebrating indie authors with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

Here we have FIFTY (!) SFF books for you to choose from and support! There's something for everyone.

www.readindiefantasy.com/celebrating-...

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Kellye Garrett @kellyekell.bsky.social · Jun 29

Mariska Hargitay's #MyMomJayne is so good. Equal parts sad, funny, messy, and raw. My fave part though is when Mariska finally goes through her mother's stuff and realizes that Jayne cut her ex husbands out of the family photos.

a black and white photo of a woman talking on a phone in front of a mirror

ALT: a black and white photo of a woman talking on a phone in front of a mirror

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🌈 Hailey Piper 🌈 @haileypiperfights.bsky.social · Jun 24

COVER REVEAL! 🔪🌊

It's a joy to share the glorious new cover to NO GODS FOR DROWNING! Anna Chiara Stagi has beautifully blended elements of the book into this eerie seaborne majesty.

Thank you Anna, and thank you @badhandbooks for giving it a new port in the storm.

badhandbooks.com/preorders/no...

cover of No Gods for Drowning by Hailey Piper, art by Anna Chiara Stagi, showing a deep sea background, a bright nine-pointed star in blue, and a lithe figure posturing in front of it, a glow with eerie light. At the top is a quote from Chuck Wendig reading "This book sang to me, and if you let it, it will sing to you, too."

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Kellye Garrett @kellyekell.bsky.social · Jun 24

Happy Release Day to El Dorado Drive by THE @meganabbott.bsky.social! It's a simmering, atmospheric novel of friendship and betrayal, following a women-led pyramid scheme in suburban Detroit.

Can't wait to hear her chat with Laura Lippman today at Books Are Magic. You can watch on YouTube!

Megan Abbott @meganabbott.bsky.social · Jun 24

Hey, it's here! My new book comes out today. Hope you like it. ❤

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Kellye Garrett @kellyekell.bsky.social · Jun 24

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Kellye Garrett @kellyekell.bsky.social · Jun 24

So nice to chat with you!

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Kellye Garrett @kellyekell.bsky.social · Jun 23

Genuinely was surprised that Missing White Woman won the Thriller Award for Best Mystery! A huge thank you to ITV, Tosca, Jean, and all the judges. Congrats to all winners and nominees! Bio has been updated.

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Kellye Garrett @kellyekell.bsky.social · Jun 23

Thanks bestie!

Kellye Garrett @kellyekell.bsky.social · Jun 20

I came on here just to block JD Vance and I must have signed up for some sort of block chain that added him because he's already blocked. I do wish I could have had the satisfaction of actually blocking him though. lol

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🖤 Sandra’s Evil Twin 🖤 MWAHAHAHAHA 🪓 @sgwong.com · Jun 19

Hey hi hello I haven't shared this Pack in a while.

Crime Writers of Color was founded by Walter Mosley, Gigi Pandian & @kellyekell.bsky.social in 2018.
crimewritersofcolor.com

This Pack collects every member who has a Bsky account. Scroll to find great people to follow &/or check out our Feed 🤓

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